What is the 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension?
Plans change. If you want to stay longer in Dubai — for family reasons, a new opportunity, or simply because you are enjoying your trip — an inside-country extension is the easiest way to remain legally without flying out.
Apply well before your current visa expires. Once the extension is approved, your new permitted stay is updated and you can continue your visit without interruption.
30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension at a glance
| Permitted stay | Additional 30 days |
|---|---|
| Entry type | Single Entry |
| Visa validity | Linked to your current UAE visa |
| Processing time | 2-4 Days |
| Total fee | AED 1600 |
| Extension | Further extensions subject to approval |
| Delivery | E-visa by email (PDF) |
| Application | 100% online |
Who should apply for this visa?
- Tourists who want to stay longer without leaving the UAE
- Visitors waiting for a work or residence visa to be processed
- Family visitors whose plans have changed
- Anyone who wants to avoid the cost and travel of an exit trip
Documents required
- Colour scan of your passport bio-data page
- Copy of your current UAE tourist visa
- UAE entry stamp or entry record page
- Recent passport-size photograph with a plain white background
UAE immigration may request additional documents depending on your nationality and travel history.
Important rules & conditions
- You must be inside the UAE when applying.
- Apply before your current visa expires — expired visas cannot be extended.
- Transit visas are not eligible for extension.
- Approval is at the discretion of UAE immigration.
- Stay within your current permitted dates until the extension is approved.
How to apply for the 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension
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Step 1: Choose your visa
Pick this visa type and click Apply Now to open the secure online form.
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Step 2: Upload documents
Fill in your travel details and upload your passport copy and photograph.
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Step 3: Pay securely
Review the total fee and pay online with your card over an SSL-secured checkout.
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Step 4: Receive your e-visa
Once approved by UAE immigration, your visa is emailed to you as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extend my Dubai tourist visa without leaving the country?
Yes. Most UAE tourist visas can be extended from inside the country, subject to approval. Apply for the 30 Days Inside Country Visa Extension before your current visa expires.
When should I apply for a UAE visa extension?
Apply at least 5–7 days before your visa expires so there is time for processing. You cannot extend a visa that has already expired.
Is an inside country extension better than an A2A visa change?
An inside country extension lets you stay without travelling. An A2A visa change requires a short flight out of the UAE and back. Choose based on cost, timing and your current visa.
Can I extend a transit visa?
No. 48 hours and 96 hours transit visas cannot be extended. Only tourist visas are eligible.
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Last reviewed: . Buy Travel Visa is a private travel services company and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Fees include the government visa charge and our service fee. All visa issuance, refusal and entry decisions are made by UAE immigration authorities.